Meaningful interaction—in stories and in life—is a dance between philosophies, so for authors, the ability to shift between identities is invaluable. Whether the dance becomes a joyous celebration or a bitter clash is up to the participants.
And, of course, the choreographer.
I tend to do Dad Dancing quite a lot but it has its own balletic motifs.
Never heard of Dad Dancing…but sounds like there’s a lot to it, haha!
Interesting thought — my own personal pas-de-deux has been a fascinating sequence of complex steps which have not infrequently trip me up! Not yet sure who’s responsible for the choreography.
You and me both. I’m sure if we found out, then that person would get an earful from time to time, haha!
Well said. Empathy is as important as a writer than imagination. x
They go hand-in-hand IMHO…empathizing with a character is key to imagining their behavior.
Exactly…
And like all good characters the dancers add their interpretations as well.
Good point!
When I was a kid I decided I wanted to be everything when I grew up, including all the impossible things. So, I became a writer.
Very nice! That’s a quote right there!
You inspired me! Thank you.
In this sense, the author becomes the artist in the music world!
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